portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural portabilities

1

: the quality or state of being portable

2

: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

Examples of portability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bridging the gap between portability and precision, the Spesyn Tool 3 is a smart cordless drill that's more like a workshop on-the-go. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026

There are a few color options (Black, Silver, Midnight Blue, and Sand Pink), and Sony has reintroduced a foldable design for better portability. —Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026

On-the-go dry shampoos have taken on several new forms that prioritize portability. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

Whether expert-approved or shopper-recommended, Solarperk Solar Panel Kit users are impressed with the panels’ functionality, portability, and ability to lower their electric bills, too. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for portability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility